About Rachel Ablin, Esq.

Rachel Ablin is the founder of Ablin Law, PC, a distinguished firm that specializes in delivering expert, professional, and confidential workplace investigation solutions to employers in the areas of harassment, discrimination, policy and employee code of conduct violations and other legal violations.

Professional Background and Experience

Ms. Ablin has extensive employment law experience working with both employers and employees. Prior to starting Ablin Law, she worked for over 19 years as in-house employment counsel for Walgreens. In her role at Walgreens, she provided expert legal counsel to clients on a broad spectrum of employment and labor law issues. This included advising clients on complex and high-risk employee relations issues, conducting and directing internal investigations, representing the company before government agencies nationwide and successfully managing single plaintiff and class action litigation alleging violation of state and U.S. labor laws including:

• TITLE VII
• THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
• THE FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
• THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA)
• THE PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT (PDA)
• RETALIATION
• PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION

Prior to joining Walgreens, she also conducted hundreds of investigations as a Senior Investigator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offices in Chicago and Baltimore. Hired through the Outstanding Scholars program, she worked as an EEOC investigator while attending law school. After successfully conducting numerous neutral EEOC investigations at thousands of private employers across a diverse industry base, she received a special assignment investigating significant sexual harassment cases.

Professional Memberships and Credentials

Rachel is an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) and has attended AWI’s national training institute. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois and holds an inactive status in Maryland. Her dedication to professional development and her field’s advancement is reflected in her various roles and certifications:

• Shalva Board Member.

• Shalva Community Outreach and Education Chair.

• Co-Chair of the Webinar Committee at AWI.

• Co-Convener of the Chicago Local Circle at AWI.

• Ablin was awarded the CRAIN’S 2019 NOTABLE GEN X LEADERS IN LAW.

• Recipient of Leading Lawyers 2024 in Employment Law Management
• Ablin Law was recognized as one of the Top 10 Workplace Investigation Services Companies of 2023 by Manage HR Magazine.

Highlights and Achievements

Rachel is often sought out by law firms to serve as an unbiased resource for complex, high-level investigations. Her adeptness in building rapport across various organizational levels and her experience with high-profile cases have made her a distinguished figure in her field. 

Distinctive Qualities

Rachel’s unique combination of extensive EEOC experience and in-house employee relations expertise sets her apart from competitors. Known for her ability to handle high-profile investigations and act neutral, she provides a balanced, informed perspective on workplace issues. Rachel’s commitment to fostering respectful workplace environments underscores her reputation as a leading employment law expert and a trusted advisor in workplace investigations.

Ablin Law was nominated as one of the Top 10 Workplace Investigation Services Companies of 2023 by Manage HR Magazine. Read the article here.